Results 1251-1260 of 1907
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Invercargill man soars above old stomping grounds as Black Falcon
Invercargill’s Anthony Rose used to tear around the sporting venues of Otago and Canterbury representing Southland, and years later entertaining those same cities from the cockpit of a military training aircraft has proved a special moment.
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Hawke's Bay soldiers in middle of Gabrielle response
As first responders to Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand Army Reserve Force soldiers Staff Sergeant Todd Rogers, Privates Ashton Tyack (Tong) and Savannah Williams felt humbled and privileged to assist their community.
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Defence Civilians earn placing in dragon boat festival
A team from Defence Digital have put the Defence Force on the corporate podium at the largest Wellington Dragon Boat Festival in 10 years.
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Our long-time link to Antarctica
One of our oldest ongoing missions is Operation Antarctica.
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Tairāwhiti Reserve Force soldier gets early taste of helping his community
Private Owen Rayner (pictured left) joined our New Zealand Army Reserve Force last year hoping to serve his country.
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HMNZS Canterbury arrives in Lautoka for Operation Mahi Tahi
HMNZS Canterbury has arrived in Fiji with nearly 300 NZDF personnel, to conduct training for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support in the Pacific and provide support to Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ training objectives.
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Gun salutes
Gun salutes are symbolic. They're a show of respect for an important authority. There are three types of gun salute: those fired annually marking specific occasions; those fired marking special occasions; and those fired in honour of visiting dignitaries.
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Introducing the C-130J
In 2020 the New Zealand government signed a $1.5 billion deal for five new C-130J-30 Super Hercules planes. The current C-130H fleet dates back as far as 1965. A C-130J Super Hercules has a wingspan of 40 metres and weighs 34 tonnes. The aircraft is designed to operate from short or unprepared airstrips.
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Operation Solomon Islands Assistance
On 1 December 2021, the New Zealand Government announced the New Zealand Defence Force and New Zealand Police personnel would be deployed following a formal request from the Solomon Islands Government for assistance.
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Sale of former Royal New Zealand Navy vessels provides $26 million boost to local economy
Two former Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Inshore Patrol Vessels, Rotoiti and Pukaki, are about to embark on a journey to their new home port in Ireland, leaving an economic boost in their wake.